Senior Imaging Technologist (0830-1700 OR 0930-1800)IR/DX/OR -Radiology- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus intends to hire for two positions at either the Imaging Technologist classification or Senior Imaging Technologist based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Selective candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10000.Current UI employees are not eligible.

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Imaging Technologist or an Imaging Technologist to work with physicians in the diagnosis of patients by performing special radiographic technical procedures.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street Iowa City IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowas only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31 2024.

Additional Duties:

• Assists physicians with imaging procedures.
• Completes required continuing education as needed in order to maintain ARRT and Iowa Permit to Practice.
• Interviews patients and records medical history relative to radiologic procedures. Assesses patients physical state and assess I.V. needs or other required safeguards.
• Maintains equipment in the work area and reports faulty equipment.
• Operates radiographic imaging equipment in the department and O.R.; practices radiation safety and protection.
• Prepares sterile trays for special procedures and assists physician with special procedures and associated equipment i.e. guide-wires catheters drains dressings etc.
• Identifies accesses and prepares medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Prepares and assists with or administers contrast materials including opaque media contrast media and barium while adhering to patient safety goals.
• Prepares patients for invasive special procedures (including vascular procedures not done in Cath Lab) and determines technical factors to be used for radiographs and procedures. Adjusts technical factors and procedures according to the age and condition of the patient.
• Provides for the care and protection of patients assuming care for their emotional psychological and physical needs while adhering to the Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals.
• Provides necessary clerical support such as completing requisitions filing etc.
• Assists in moving patient from transportation mode to x-ray tables.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Percent of Time:100%

Schedule: 1st shift rotating holidays and on call

Pay Grade: 5

The department will be filling this position at one of two levels. The Imaging Technologist classification salary is 4 and the Senior Imaging Technologist classification salary is 5. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Imaging Technologist and/or Senior Imaging Technologist) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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